Mama R asked if I would finish it without the lining. Even though the seam edges have been finished with an overlock stitch I still want to use bias tape.
It is almost finished, and I promise, pictures will follow in an upcoming post. I'm thrilled beyond believe at how well it has turned out. I don't know how this pattern managed to sit untouched for so long. But I digress...
Anyway, I only went into the store to get bias tape but there was a sale. I had to go and check out, besides Mama R was with me and she was already walking in that direction.
There was a whole new selection of fabric added to the bargain section, plaids, suiting, cottons, knits.
Mama R quickly found a navy satin crepe in the bargain section.
"It's lovely," I said not fond of navy blue but knowing that she likes the colour for herself.
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| Mama R's navy satin crepe |
"What are you thinking about?" I ask referring to the fabric.
"Another dress?" Mama R looks up for approval, "I can put it away until you have more time. I know you're busy with so much to do."
That there folks is what you call a sprinkling of Portuguese guilt.
"Mom, I have lots of time," I said.
"And maybe another jacket?" she asks.
I look at her with a little bit of shock. You see I had to talk her into the Style pattern jacket.
"Like the one you're making now?" she adds.
How can I say no? The jacket from the Style pattern is coming together perfectly.
"Yeah, of course," I said as I pulled the bolt out of the shelf and continuing looking.
There was so much to look at and while my eyes were scanning the upper shelf what did I see?
A sign. No not that kind of a sign. A sign that read "$1.00 off Bargain fabrics". I couldn't believe my eyes and prompted asked a nearby salesclerk.
"Yes", she reassured me, "as long as you have a membership card."
"Sure do!" I thought to myself. "Mom, this is $2.00 a metre" referring to the bolt of fabric that she picked.
"What!" she asked with a bit of excitement in her voice.
"All the fabric here is another dollar off. Look," I gesture towards the sign.
"Maybe we can take the rest?" admiring the bolt of fabric again. How much do you think is in here?"
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| 100% Cotton |
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| 100% Cotton |
We continue searching, imagining new projects that seem more plausible than a few moments before. How often do you find fabric at $2.00/metre?
I thought the cotton butterfly print would be cute as Colette Pattern's Sencha.
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| 100% Cotton Sateen Stretch |
And the yellow and blue floral print would make a cute summer dress, for next summer of course.
The cotton sateen stretch wasn't in the bargain section that had another dollar knocked off. It was marked down at 70% off working out to be $4.20/metre. I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do with it, maybe a dress or slacks.
You just never know what you're going to find when you head out for a two dollar package of bias tape.
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